News & Insights
- Trademark Law Alert—Reversals for Reversed MarksJeffrey Chery
- Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Named 2023 Firm of the Year for Trademark Disputes (Northeast) by Managing IPKieran G. Doyle, Richard S. Mandel, Joel Karni Schmidt, Deborah K. Squiers, Anastasia Zhadina
- A Trademark is Not a Copyright or a Patent 2022William M. Borchard
- Trademark Law Alert—Non-Syndicated Newspaper Column Titles Are Now RegistrableWilliam M. Borchard, Theodora M. Fleurant
Case Studies
We established that cigarette rolling paper size designations are generic.
Federal Circuit reverses cancellation of U.S. trademark registrations
We succesfully represented our client, Major League Baseball Partners, Inc.
The Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for our client.
What They Say
“I like their stick-to-it-tiveness (sic.). As one example, we have found foreign trademark offices do not treat trademark registrations the same way as a registration would be treated by the USPTO. Cowan, Liebowitz, with our advance permission, fights to get the registration the way we want it. In my experience, they always win.”
2021 The Legal 500Mary Donovan “demonstrates exceptional resourcefulness and judgement, and guides her clients in a way that is sensitive to their budgetary concerns. She is well connected and highly regarded in the wider trademark community, and has excellent relations with local counsel worldwide. She is a pleasure to work with on all aspects of trademark prosecution, enforcement and litigation, as well as unfair competition, internet and advertising issues.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals”In cases where settlements are possible, [CLL's] lawyers will always foster settlement. However, in cases where they have to litigate hard, they do. Moreover, the time given to each matter is ample despite their busy schedules. I’ve always found that they make clients feel special and, often, the feeling is that my matter is the only matter they are handling because of the constant care given to it. This is rare in law firm partners.”
2022 The Legal 500Mary Kevlin has “encyclopaedic knowledge of trademark law and TTAB practice. She is consistently thoughtful in her approach and advice, and provides only the best-quality work product. She trains and leads an experienced team who follow in her footsteps.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals“A phenomenal trademark firm, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman is a repository of trust for many A-list brands. It operates a technologically sophisticated and secure practice and makes appropriate staffing levels, flexible and cost-effective fee arrangements and responsiveness points of emphasis – all while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality and results.”
2022 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals
Why Us
Founded in 1957, we maintain long-term relationships by providing sound advice, quality legal work, and highly-responsive, personalized service.
What We Do
We represent clients of all sizes across a broad range of industries. The boutique size of our firm, and the breadth of our practice capabilities, allow us to provide a multidisciplinary approach in a cost-effective manner.
Our Clients
Our experience spans a broad range of industries and is international in scope. We appreciate the opportunity of growing with successful companies and brands, as well as creative individuals and accomplished executives.